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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

4

Syracuse Junior Legion Faces Buffalo In State Semifinal

Syracuse Junior American Legion baseball, led by Cosmo Cappelletto, meets Buffalo Western New York champions in the New York State Junior Legion semifinal at Municipal Stadium. Buffalo ace Bob Parry and Syracuse ace Cappelletto square off as both teams seek the state title and a shot at the national tournament.

Syracuse Post American Legion Buffalo Municipal Stadium New York Clinton Whitehall Syracuse Boys Western New York Junior Legion Rochester Johnson City Syracuse Junior Legion New York City New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts

Riggs and Kovacs Renew Net Strife At Southampton

In Southampton on August 2 Bobby Riggs of Chicago faces fifth seed Frank Kovacs of Oakland in a semi final as Riggs seeks a fourth straight Southampton title. Don McNeill, seeded second, advances to meet Elwood T. Cooke after defeating Frank Guernsey. Cooke beat Ted Schroeder to reach the semis.

Southampton Bobby Riggs Chicago Frank Kovacs Oakland Calif Riggs Kovacs Seabright New Jersey Don McNeill Elwood T. Cooke Frank Guernsey Orlando Fla Cooke Ted Schroeder Glendale

Cleveland Acquires Hurler Cal Dorsett From Wilkes-Barre

Cleveland announces Calvin Dorsett, a right hander with eight wins and two losses for Wilkes-Barre, Eastern League club, will report to Cleveland to replace recently released rookie Mike Naymick. Naymick had appeared on the mound only a few times in weeks.

Cleveland Cal Dorsett Wilkes-Barre Cleveland Indians Mike Naymick Naymick Indians Calvin Dorsett Dorsett

Hopkins to Play Football This Fall At Syracuse

Paradoxical changes in two boys condition affect juniors in intercollegiate football. Gene Hopkins of Syracuse nears recovery from knee injury with rest and staged workouts, while DeCorrevont of Northwestern faces possible delay after appendicitis. Hinkle joins Giants alongside College All-Stars clash. Conn to train for Monticello bout as skeet and baseball notes fill page.

Gene Hopkins Syracuse Northwestern Bill DeCorrevont Wildcats Hopkins Ossie Solem Gene Cascade Salem de- Correvant Jack Hinkle New York Giants Stout Steve Owen Giants Polo Grounds New York City Hinkle Orangeburg Jack

Fourteen Semi-Pro Teams Enter New York State Tourney

At noon today fourteen semi pro teams filed entries for the New York State tournament to begin Sunday night at Griffin Field Liverpool under portable lights. Four Syracuse clubs join entrants from across the state including Ventrones Krens Brookfields and Fairbanks. winner goes to Wichita Kansas for national play August 16.

New York Bedford Hills Westchester County Sherrill Groton Oswego Painted Post Lindy Miles Endicntt Wellesville Plattsburg Fair Haven Rome New York State Wichita Kan

Dickey the Great Wins Top Money At Tioga Fair

At Tioga County Fair in Owego Dickey the Great owned by Harry Sloane of Wellsville captured first prize in the 2:19 harness pace. Villanovia and Naomi Hanover won second and third, with times 2:12, 2:31 and 2:31. Dr. Lee won the 2:10 trot in three heats for Cardform Traffic Service of Milwaukee. Profile Girl and Walter Reynolds followed. In the 4½ furlongs under lights Plowboy led, High Parade second, Moderna third, Dutchman fourth. The fair’s Saturday night highlight is the Plymouth Coach drawing.

Owego Dickey the Great Harry Sloane Wellsville Tioga County Fair Villanovia W. M. McCormick Ithaca Naomi Hanover N. W. Fredericks Lockhaven Dr. Lee Cardform Traffic Service Milwaukee Wis Profile Girl Case & Tice Norwich Walter Reynolds Plainsfield Plowboy Leonard Buffalo High Parade Gorman Binghamton Moderna States of Cortland Dutchman Reynolds of Plymouth

Grand Circuit Pawtucket Pace Divisions Attract Deep Field

Grand Circuit at Pawtucket R I Trotting Club stakes feature third division pace two in three purses 51333.69 for Miss Princess Laurel and entries including Symbol Prince Nibble Hanover Lone Key Spud Hanover with times around 2 05 2 06 and 2 04x Also listed are second division trot purse 2328 90 Countess Belwin The Abbot and The Woodsocket class trot entries plus Renew Raleigh Ruste and Calumet Detroit among others.

Pawtucket R. I Perse Princess Laurel The King Direct Palin Harry Dewes B.g Morgan Dewey CW. Fleming Seveesee Serse Secteres Prince Ss. i Forrest Alin Marted Lady Maud Gordon Brooklyn Brady Hanover Brookdale the Messenger Countess Belwin Br.m Protector CC Flemine Watson Hanover Christine Protector Parshall Br.z Calumet Detroit Newton Hanover

Tigers topple Yankees 7 2 in year ago recap

Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees 7 to 2, ending Rookie Ailey Don sald s 12 game win streak. Jimmy Dykes signs to manage the Chicago White Sox for 1940 and 1941.

Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Ailey Donsald Jimmy Chicago White Sox Ranger Endeavor II Sir Malcolm Campbell Booneville Salt Flats Utah Ote

Tennis gossip and stars in a breezy August round up

A meet, tidbits, and quick voices from the world of sports and baseball. Alice Marble skips East Hampton to prepare a lecture The Will to Win while Muriel Magnuson is tipped as Marble’s successor. Don McNeile impresses after a Chicago clay title win. Ty Cobb and Bobby Feller are contrasted by Walter Johnson. The Waner brothers at the World’s Fair share the scene with Bucky Walters as a standout pupil.

New York Alice Marble East Hampton Sidney Wood Minneapolis Cutie Muriel Magnuson la ‘Marble Alice Sarah ~ Palfrey Don McNeile Chicago Ty Cobb Bobby Feller Walter Johnson Johnson Waner Brothers Bucky Walters

Drumlins Group and Tuscarora Meet in Syracuse Golf

Drumlins pacers clash with Tuscarora on the latter course while Yacht Club swingers visit Onondaga Club to battle. Lafayette goes to Baldwinsville to meet Seneca Club. Bellevue draws a bye. Matches on handicap basis. ratings posted before play. Some visiting members played without greens fees.

Drumlins Tuscarora Syracuse Golf Association Pacers Yacht Club Onondaga Club Lafayette Baldwinsville Seneca Bellevue

Play Benefit Games At Griffin Field

A benefit softball doubleheader at Griffin Field Liverpool raises funds for James King of the Skrupas who was injured. Ballwegs vs Leonard girls open the program, followed by Skrupas against Howard Johnson ten. Ballweg girls previously beat the Cains 7 to 2.

Griffin Field Liverpool James King Skrupas Ballwegs Leonard Girls King Howard Johnson Ballweg Cains

Kerr Keeps Red Raiders Hard At The York

Colgate coach Andy Kerr intensifies readiness for the football season. He issues instructions to build physical, mental, and technical preparation, with summer drills and constant game study. Players hold summer jobs from mining to lifeguarding, staying in shape for fall.

Andy Kerr Colgate Kerr Jim Garvey New Jersey Donnelly St. Albans Cabrelli, van Loan and Dun Ham Davis Guenther, Fox, Hanover and McCourt

Davidson Points For Ithaca Meet

Davidson from Crumlins posted a 72 on his home course and is favored in the seniors event as the qualifying round for the National PGA Championship is played concurrently.

Willie Davidson Crumlins

Hockey Aces in Militia Tries to Balance Service

Ottawa reports hockey stars seek NPAM militia service to train during the off season and avoid conflicts with the NHL schedule. Maple Leafs and Bruins players, including Milt Schmidt and Bobby Bauer, have signed up and will complete training before the season. Draft rules set interim training windows from Aug 19 to Oct 1 1941 with varying obligations for single and married men.

Ottawa National Guard United States Defense Service Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Boston's Milt Schmidt Bobby Bauer Woody Dumart Jack Shevechuk Ray Getliffe Bruins Dutch Hiller Ott Heller New York Rangers

O'Hare and Guenther defend laurels in tourney start

Quenther O'Hare and Paul Guenther will defend their championship next Friday as the member guest baseball tournament opens at Bellevue.

O’hare Quenther Merton

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